A FLAMINGO from Dudley Zoo was spotted walking down Castle Hill after escaping its enclosure.

The unusual sight was spotted by motorists on Tuesday afternoon as she trotted along the pavement.

Zoo bosses say a gust of wind carried one of the flamingo out from its enclosure.

Video taken from the scene shows the flamingo casually strolling down Castle Hill past the Hippodrome.

At one point she crossed the road before making her own way home.

Thankfully keepers from the zoo found the flamingo and she was safely returned to her enclosure unharmed.

A spokesperson for Dudley Zoo said: "During the afternoon of Tuesday 14th April the flamingos were in their outside enclosure when the weather suddenly turned blustery and a gust of wind carried one of the flock out of its enclosure.

"Thanks to a phone call from the public, keepers quickly located the bird and following a quick health check she was returned unharmed to the rest of the flock.

"When the flamingo was located she on a grass lawn within the Zoo grounds and it was only later that we found out that the flamingo had gone across Castle Hill road before heading home of her own accord.

"Although the flamingos wings are clipped so they cannot fly they are still able to glide. The management team will investigate the best option to fully net over the flamingos existing outdoor area.

"We are pleased to confirm that the flamingo suffered no ill effects and is happily eating her breakfast this morning."